OBITUARIES

Recent obituaries in Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar


The obituaries in the Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar Areas reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Wausau, Athens, Marathon, and Edgar's history and identity.

Earl E. Klatt

Earl E. Klatt

Jul 1, 2010

Earl E. Klatt 67, Wausau, died Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born September 13, 1942 in Wausau, son of the late Gilbert and Irene (Richmond) Klatt. Irene later divorced Gilbert and married Alvin Dallman, who raised Earl and his brothers. On April 22, 1993, he married Lorraine Janz in Wausau. She survives. Earl was a...

Ethel M. Tapper

Ethel M. Tapper

Jul 1, 2010

Ethel Kell Weiland Tapper age 90, Wausau, went to be with her Lord and her husband of 61 years, Myron "Mike" Tapper, on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Wausau Manor Nursing Home, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. Ethel was born October 31, 1919 in Wausau, the youngest child and only daughter of Bernhard and Mathilda...

Arlon Rueben Habeck

Arlon Rueben Habeck

Jun 30, 2010

Arlon "Bud" R. Habeck 81, Sheboygan, formerly of 1239 S. 11th Ave. Wausau, died Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at Terrace Estates, Sheboygan. He was born May 4, 1929 in Athens, son of the late Helen Habeck. Arlon married Doris Karow July 9, 1948. They later divorced. Later he married Helen Flourney on July 6, 1968. She preceded him in death....

Henry Louis Sr

Henry Louis Sr

Jun 26, 2010

Henry Louis Sr. 55, Athens died Saturday, June 26, 2010 at his home. Henry was in the construction trade all his life. Survivors include his wife, Lori Louis, Athens, his children, Henry (Nikki) Louis Jr., Athens, Nick (Amy) Louis, Wausau, Quentin Louis, Athens, Josh (Stephanie Krautkramer) Louis, Wausau and Amber Louis, Wausau, his father-in-law, Gerald Frazier, LaCrosse and many nieces...

Visay Sengsourichanh

Visay Sengsourichanh

Jun 23, 2010

Visay Sengsourichanh 71, Weston died Wednesday, June23, 2010 at St. Clare's Hospital. She was born April 11, 1939 in Atapue Laos, daughter of Khammany and Nyun (Sengsourichanh) Keopetdy. Visay married Bounnok Bonglanphone in 1957 in Atapue, Laos. He preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing and gardening. Survivors include seven daughters: Khotamy Intasone, Sisamai Phommavong, Potamy...

Mary Ann E. Kemp

Mary Ann E. Kemp

Jun 22, 2010

Mary Ann E. Kemp 75, Wausau, died Tuesday June 22, 2010 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau after a four year battle with cancer. She was born March 31, 1935 in Rothschild, daughter of the late Albert and Josephine (Schneider) Priebe. On July 2, 1955, she married Roger Kemp at St. Michael Catholic Church, Wausau. He survives. Prior...

Ronald F. Brown

Ronald F. Brown

Jun 21, 2010

Ronald F. Brown 73, Edgar, died Monday, June 21, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. He was born February 8, 1937 in the town of Frankfort, son of the late Walter and Emma (Totzke) Brown. On August 2, 1958, Ronald married Janice Hamann at St. John Lutheran Church, town of Wien. She survives. Ronald owned and operated a dairy...

Raymond C. Seeley

Raymond C. Seeley

Jun 21, 2010

Raymond "Ray" C. Seeley 91, Schofield, died Monday, June 21, 2010 under the care of Comfort Care and Hospice Services at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born December 13, 1918 in Hancock. On November 18, 1939 he married Dolores M. Spatz in Dubuque, Iowa. She survives. For more than 27 years Ray was the owner/operator of the Schofield Barber Shop...

Carroll E. Tilton

Carroll E. Tilton

Jun 17, 2010

Carroll E. Tilton 89, formerly of Stevens Point, died Thursday, June 17, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born February 20, 1921 in Duluth, Minn., son of the late Leonard and Josephine (Gudleski) Tilton. In 1944 he married Evelyn Zeleski in Stevens Point. She preceded him in death. Carroll worked for many years as an over the road truck...

Janice Ann Hilber

Janice Ann Hilber

Jun 13, 2010

Janice Ann (Holzem) Hilber 69, Arlington, Texas, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 13, 2010 at her home. She was born February 8, 1942 in Wausau, daughter of the late Francis and Anna (Lenard) Holzem. Janice had worked at BD Binder Index Company for the past 30 years. Survivors include her children, Ryan and Jeannine Hilber, both of Portland, Oregon and Michael...

Lawrence Elmer Sodke

Lawrence Elmer Sodke

Jun 13, 2010

Lawrence E. "Smokey" Sodke 80, Rhinelander, died Sunday, June 13, 2010 at St. Mary Hospital in Rhinelander. He was born July 12, 1929 in Rib Falls, the son of the late Richard and Bertha (Punke) Sodke. Lawrence served his country in the United States Air Force from Jan. 1948 A How did you know Lawrence Elmer Sodke? Family Friend Work...

William T. Paduan

William T. Paduan

Jun 12, 2010

William 'Bill' T. Paduan, 53, Rothschild, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2010, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital after a courageous battle with leukemia. Bill was born April 28, 1957, in Chicago, IL. He attended Leo High School. Upon graduating in 1975, he attended UW Platteville & graduated with a Bachelor of Science Business, Industry & Communication Degree in 1979. After...

Donald J. Holzem

Donald J. Holzem

Jun 11, 2010

Donald J. Holzem 83, Wausau, died Friday June 11, 2010 at his home under the care of his family and with the support of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services. He was born October 7, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late Christian and Amelia (Schneck) Holzem. On July 27, 1947 he married Phyllis Glasel at the former St. Mary...

Margaret C. Iselin

Margaret C. Iselin

Jun 9, 2010

Margaret C. Iselin 82, Rib Mountain, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 9, 2010. She was born November 22, 1927 in Racine, daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Petersen) Christopherson. On September 17, 1949, she married Raymond W. Iselin in Racine. He preceded her in death on June 15, 2009. Margaret was an active member of St....

Harold D. Tessmer

Harold D. Tessmer

Jun 8, 2010

Harold D. Tessmer, 83, Wausau, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Allison House, Schofield, under the care of Ministry Home Care Hospice. He was born June 12, 1926 in Wausau, son of the late Paul and Kathryn (Newman) Tessmer. On September 6, 1965, he married Ruth Baumann at St. Mary Catholic Church, Marathon. Harold worked for Wausau Metals Corporation for...

Darrell E. Tesch, Sr

Darrell E. Tesch, Sr

Jun 8, 2010

Darrell E. Tesch, Sr. 60, Athens, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born November 18, 1949 in Wausau, the son of the late Alvin and Betty (Darelius) Tesch. On May 20, 1972, he married Carol Gruna in Wausau. Darrell served his country as a United States Marine during The Vietnam War. He was employed as...

Amanda M. Boeger

Amanda M. Boeger

Jun 7, 2010

Amanda M. (Hargraves) Boeger 93, Stratford, died Monday, June 7, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield. She was born July 22, 1916 in Rib Lake, daughter of the late Ernest and Martha (Klempke) Hein. On January 1, 1937 she married Edmund Hargraves. He preceded her in death on January 29, 1949. On August 1, 1955 she married Verald Boeger. They...

Sally M. Pergolski

Sally M. Pergolski

Jun 6, 2010

Sally M. Pergolski 63, Wausau, died Sunday, June 6, 2010. Survivors include one son Chase Boruch, Wausau and one daughter Jamie Pergolski, Las Vegas Nev.; two grandchildren and four brothers. Private family services were held Friday, July 9, 2010 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Kroenenwetter Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home, 1302 Sixth Street, Wausau was in charge of arrangements.

Ann P. Lovesee

Ann P. Lovesee

Jun 5, 2010

Ann P. Lovesee 91, Mosinee, died Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Colonial Manor Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Wausau. She was born May 11, 1919 in the town of Dewey, daughter of the late Joseph and Verona (Lewandowski) Pawelski. On November 26, 1938 she married Charles Lovesee Sr. He preceded her in death. Ann farmed in the town of Knowlton prior...

Dennis R. Matysik

Dennis R. Matysik

Jun 4, 2010

Dennis R. Matysik 55, Colby, formerly of Athens, died Friday, June 4, 2010 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. He was born May 9, 1955 in Wausau, son of the late Leonard and Lucy (Mroczenski) Matysik. Dennis was a 1973 graduate of the Athens High School and furthered his education as a graduate of North Central Technical College. He worked as...

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